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O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

O'Neill Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at O'Neill Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at O'Neill Elementary School in O'Neill, NE. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The broader Camp Invention organization, which operates this program, states on its website that all program directors and instructors undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the O'Neill Elementary School location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type is unknown as it's hosted at a school but run by a national organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1700 N 4th Street, O'Neill, NE 68763
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
O'Neill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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